Giraffe Sanctuary

Giraffe Lost to Poachers

Category: Poaching, Wildlife | Date: Nov 11 2007 | By: admin

It is a sad moment for the giraffe sanctuary community since we lost a mature female giraffe to poachers last week. The poor animal was speared on the underbelly but did not die immediately and ran away with serious injuries.Sadly the giraffe succumbed to the injuries later and was found dead by the sanctuary’s scouts during one of their regular patrols.

Poaching has been known to be rampant along watering routes and corridors during the dry season.We have reported the matter to the District Kenya Wildlife Service Representatives who are currently following up the issue. I would like also to say thank you for our dedicated scouts for the formidable job they are doing in saving the giraffes.
Finally I would like to acknowledge the kind donation of USD 50 from Kathy.S which will assist greatly in our monitoring efforts.

3 Responses to “Giraffe Lost to Poachers”

Jo - Newcastle upon Tyne, on 12 Nov 2007

This is so sad, the poor giraffe probably died quite an agonising death. I had no idea giraffes were vulnerable to poachers. Is it just for meat?

Lisa, California, on 12 Nov 2007

Yes, this is so sad. They are such beautiful creatures. I wish the poachers would get a clue! Why is it that they poach giraffe? Thank you for doing all that you can to try and save these beautiful animals. Lisa

F. J. PECHIR, on 14 Nov 2007

Really bad and very, very sad news! Its a shame that such wonderful and deffenseless creature died in that way…plase keep up with your work protecting this creatures. The poaching is one of the worst problems that wildlife face, don´t let that this cancer invade that area…and thank you for your efforts.

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